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Ralph E. Wirtz

Ralph E. Wirtz

Ralph E. Wirtz is a native Midlander who retired from the Midland Daily News as a managing editor in 2015. He has been freelancing since then in between traveling and volunteering. He has four adult children, all who graduated from Bullock Creek High School as he did. He is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Central Michigan University grad. He can be reached at ralphewirtz@gmail.com. 

 

Ralph E. Wirtz's Latest Articles

Memorial bench honoring Colice Pearcy Malek
Community volunteer documents park memorials

Surprising amount of memorials placed in City parks.

Streetscape project, Priority One, complete on South Saginaw Road.
Center City Streetscape Complete

Community celebrates end of Priority One construction on Saginaw Road Streetscape; looks toward the Circle Priority Two

90th anniversary for the Midland Lions Club
Profile Q & A focuses on the Midland Lions Club

In our series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the president of the Midland Lions Club.

Neighboring Week is September 24-30.
Neighboring Week planning underway

There are a variety of ways you can take part in Neighboring Week in Midland, September 24-30.

Flooding over the deck of the Currie Parkway Bridge, May 21, 2020
Midland excited by flood remediation grants

The new state budget provides money to help the City of Midland mitigate future floods.

Senior Services offers a variety of classes to keep seniors active.
Balance classes for seniors are popular

Keep moving, Senior Services activity director advises.  

Cleveland Manor is located at 2200 Cleveland Drive in Midland.
Cleveland Manor Completes Renovation

Much needed upgrade celebrated at senior housing complex.

Kevin & Mary Shaughnessy. Kevin's the incoming president of the Midland Kiwanis Club.
Profile Q & A focuses on Kiwanis

In the first of a series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the incoming president of the Midland Kiwanis Club.

The team ready to serve patients at Gateway.
Bridge, Gateway moving, expanding

The growing need for lower cost food and health care has two local non-profits expanding their services.  

Flooding over the deck of the Currie Parkway Bridge, May 21, 2020
High Water Mark addresses flooding

An event was held this week focusing on efforts to reduce future flooding in our area

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